Browsing: SA economy

In response to the pressing needs of South Africa’s digital economy, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is…

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously agreed…

Eskom has declared a temporary suspension of load-shedding for a duration of five hours on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, owing…

The World Economic Forum last week focused attention on the risks facing the global economy. Extreme weather events driven by…

By Steve Kretzmann The Business Rescue Plan for the South African Post Office estimates 6,000 workers – more than half the…

The South African Post Office (SAPO), which is under business rescue, has begun the process of retrenching thousands of workers…

With the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) looming large this Wednesday, investors remain focused on South Africa’s fiscal position. It…

South Africa is beginning to turn the corner in resolving the energy crisis. This according to Minister in the Presidency…

A massive inter-governmental search and seizure operation across five provinces was carried out today to break the back of a…

Two months after the initial launch of inDrive.Freight in South Africa, the company is honored to share encouraging indicators reflecting…

The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) is having a positive socio-economic impact on the industry and the…

The workforce is changing. The average age of workers is rising, and the number of young people entering the workforce…

JSE-listed retailer Shoprite, which also owns Checkers and Boxers, is spending a lot of money to survive load shedding. The…

President Cyril Ramaphosa says although South Africa continues to rank in the top five African countries with the best infrastructure,…

Stage 4 load shedding has been implemented immediately with Stage 6 expected to return from 2pm this afternoon (Wednesday). This…

When you think about the businesses most affected by load shedding, chances are contact centres don’t immediately leap to mind.…

Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due…

In the first half of 2023, the world’s central banks are at the end of rate hike cycles, leading to…

In today’s digital age, the media as well as countless information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become integral parts of…

JSE-listed retailer Spar said South Africa experienced unprecedented levels of electricity loadshedding which directly is impacting trading performance and profitability of…

Career opportunities existing in the digital economy will come under the spotlight as the country kicks off the 2023 Youth…

Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 4 and 5 load shedding until further notice. This after breakdowns occurred…

South African consumers are in a fragile state – emotionally, psychologically, and financially. The state of our economy, soaring interest…

Eskom said on Thursday afternoon that Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00  today until 05:00 on Thursday. Thereafter,…

The National Skills Fund is expected to launch a training package in digital skills for unemployed youth in the country.…